For more than a decade, our strategic ministry partnerships in Guatemala have helped children and families affected by poverty and abuse. Since 2006, we’ve worked alongside these partners, and we’re excited about what is ahead! Casa Bernabé Ministries provides hope and healing to children rescued by Guatemalan courts from neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Once placed […]
Meet Edgar: A Thriving Kid shares Christ’s love
What happens when a child is given basic needs, education and words of hope and affirmation through the love of Christ? They thrive. That’s Edgar’s story, and it was out of a vision for stories like his that Thriving Kids began. Edgar was born in Guatemala. Here, and in places like Haiti and Zambia, children […]
Guatemala’s Vibrant and Colorful Culture
Cross International is proud to work in Guatemala, a vibrant country with a colorful culture. From bright textile patterns to the sounds of marimba to the delicious flavors of its cuisine, Guatemala is a lively mixture of indigenous Mayan, European, and Caribbean influences. This blend is reflected in the many languages spoken here. In addition […]
When Your Vision is Too Small, Go Bigger!
Our plan was to build 20 homes. It was a modest goal we knew our supporters could meet. Then I hopped on a plane to Zacapa, Guatemala, and everything changed. As my wife and I met some of the families living in remote mountain communities and saw the full extent of their struggles, I just […]
She Almost Died. Look at Her Now!
Back in 2017, we met a starving Guatemalan baby named Jairling. Thanks to intervention by concerned Christians, look at what God has done! Jairling’s healthy smile betrays no hint of the trauma that almost snuffed out her life. You’d never guess she was conceived through rape, or that she spent her first 20 days of […]
